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kristyloves2read's review
4.0
This was an interesting book to listen to. Read by the author you can almost hear her laughter at times at her own experiences and this level of sadness or frustration that matches the mood of the book as only the author can do. Ms. Tate is brave in opening her Group and life sessions out into the open and I love how this book will help destigmatize group therapy, opening it up to those who might not have tried it before.
abstab's review against another edition
4.0
very insightful and made me think about myself too. minus star for how culty and slightly toxic the dr. and group was
unhingedfemaleprotagonist's review against another edition
1.0
DNF’d with only two chapters left (maybe three)….I just couldn’t take it anymore! The incessant, whining! The putting on a pedestal of highly immoral, psychiatric practices! And as someone who struggles with their mental health and advocates for books that shine light on mental health, I was excited for this read. Especially after reading the author’s newest book, BFF, which I really liked. But honestly? There were a few things in BFF that left me scratching my head, but I thought maybe I was overthinking… Now that I read GROUP, I am convinced… This writer is a narcissistic egomaniac who can’t be grateful for what she has. “Boo hoo, I’m a successful self sustaining lawyer who was able to buy my own condo before 30. BuT I HaD tO dO iT aS a SPinSTER.” Seriously, get the fuck over yourself. And the JUDGMENT of other people she met who didn’t have it all figured out yet.
Wowwww. This book left a bad taste in my mouth and also made me rethink how I felt about BFF as well. This author needs some ACTUAL therapy and maybe a lobotomy, too.
Wowwww. This book left a bad taste in my mouth and also made me rethink how I felt about BFF as well. This author needs some ACTUAL therapy and maybe a lobotomy, too.
kheidenthal's review against another edition
2.0
The book is supposed to be about therapy, but instead it's mostly about the details of her sex life.
lilbanne's review against another edition
2.0
Did you know that Christie Tate doesn’t suck dirty dick? She reminded the reader that she won’t suck dirty dick more times than I can count.
This is definitely a memoir and nothing more. The authors’ experience in group therapy is not representative of most group therapy experiences or therapy in general. The group she attends feels very cultish. The premise behind the therapy is that we just don’t have secrets! Everyone knows everything. There were lots of shaming moments.
I am glad that Tate saw progress in her struggles, but holy heck, she comes off as whiney and entitled.
This was a weird read. The timelines were strange and confusing. The majority of the book was Tate going off about how she wanted a relationship and didn’t want to die alone and discussed her sex life in great explicit detail.
Don’t forget Christie Tate doesn’t suck dirty dick.
This is definitely a memoir and nothing more. The authors’ experience in group therapy is not representative of most group therapy experiences or therapy in general. The group she attends feels very cultish. The premise behind the therapy is that we just don’t have secrets! Everyone knows everything. There were lots of shaming moments.
I am glad that Tate saw progress in her struggles, but holy heck, she comes off as whiney and entitled.
This was a weird read. The timelines were strange and confusing. The majority of the book was Tate going off about how she wanted a relationship and didn’t want to die alone and discussed her sex life in great explicit detail.
Don’t forget Christie Tate doesn’t suck dirty dick.
careycarpenter's review against another edition
4.0
Wow she is so honest and open about EVERYTHING in her life. I’m amazed. Fascinating story of her therapy and group and whew she has dated some crazy people. I loved her telling every single detail, so real, so open and so rare.
lola113's review against another edition
I don’t like rating memoirs but this book described the anguish, pain, journey, and benefits of group counseling in the most raw and intimate way. However, I was skeptical about the whole process and how no theory or role of the therapist was discussed..
heidilreads's review against another edition
3.0
I have wondered how group therapy works.. I got that with a lot of drama.
farahsarish's review against another edition
1.0
I had high hopes for this book. Tate is a great memoirist and writer. Her therapist really bothered me, though. His behavior seemed creepy and odd and I couldn’t understand some of his “prescriptions.” He seemed controlling. She also wrote very graphically about sex. A little too strange for me. Probably the worst book I read this year.